Rodin Museum The Cathedral Signed top of base to left: A Rodin Foundry mark right side of base: Alexis RUDIER / FONDEUR PARIS Made in France, EuropeModeled 1908; cast 1925 Auguste Rodin, French, 1840 - 1917. Cast by the founder Alexis Rudier, Paris, 1874 - 1952. Bronze * Rodin Museum, Entrance Foyer F1929-7-40 Bequest of Jules E. Mastbaum, 1929 |
LabelRodin’s belief in the expressive power of every aspect of human anatomy led to some of his most radical experiments, like this sculpture of two right hands. The sculptor published a book on the Gothic cathedrals of France in 1914 and renamed this piece, formerly known as The Arch of Alliance, after the rib vaulting found in Gothic churches.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
